Beast Taming Star Journey

“According to the new review guidelines,” the bronze examiner’s voice carried a hint of barely perceptible pleasure, like a cat toying with a mouse about to be devoured, “your beast companion, Howling Moon Wolf, will be restricted from using wind-based skills. In addition, its spatial teleportation ability will also be disabled.”

My heart sank.

Howling Moon Wolf, my partner, my reliance, its power mainly comes from wind-based skills and swift spatial movement.

These new detailed rules are practically equivalent to crippling half of its strength!

I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh.

I looked at Su Yao, whose brows were also furrowed and whose eyes were flashing with anger.

The assistant continued reading the damned rules: "In addition, your other beast companion, the Crimson Golden Eagle, will be prohibited from flying above fifty meters and from using fire-type area-of-effect attack skills."

Crimson Golden Eagle, my aerial support, its powerful fire-based area-of-effect attacks often turn the tide of battle.

Now, it is also severely restricted!

I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.

I know that anger won't solve the problem; I have to find a solution.

“These rules…” I struggled to keep my voice from trembling, “are unheard of! Such harsh restrictions are simply unfair!”

The copper inspector sneered: "Fairness? There has never been absolute fairness in this world. You just need to follow the rules."

His eyes were full of mockery, as if he had already foreseen my defeat.

My gaze swept over everyone present. Those beast tamers who had originally supported me now lowered their heads, not daring to meet my eyes.

I know they also felt this immense pressure and dared not speak out easily.

Only Su Yao remained by my side, steadfastly supporting me.

Her hand held mine tightly, conveying a warm strength to me.

“Nong Yu,” Su Yao’s voice was low and strong, “Don’t worry, we’ll figure something out together.”

I nodded, a glimmer of hope rising in my heart. Su Yao's trust was my greatest motivation.

I began to carefully recall the contents of that detailed document, trying to find any loopholes.

Those unfamiliar words kept swirling and combining in my mind, trying to piece together their true meaning.

Suddenly, a thought struck me.

Although the words were unfamiliar, their arrangement seemed somewhat familiar.

I closed my eyes and repeatedly mentally rehearsed the arrangement of those words.

Gradually, I discovered that the way these characters were arranged was strikingly similar to an ancient battle formation diagram that I had once seen in ancient books!

Could it be…? I suddenly opened my eyes and looked at the scroll.

My breathing became rapid.

If my guess is correct, then this set of details is not just a set of rules, but a hidden formation!

The purpose of this formation is not to restrict my beast companions, but rather...

“Bronze Inspector,” my voice was calm and firm, “this set of rules seems to have a hidden meaning.”

My words stunned the bronze-clad examiner, his smile faltering slightly. "A hidden meaning? What hidden meaning?"

I pointed to the strange characters on the details and explained, "The arrangement of these characters is not random, but forms an ancient array diagram called 'Spirit Sealing Lock.' This array can indeed restrict the abilities of your beast companion, but it is not absolute. If the compatibility between the beast tamer and the beast companion is high enough, they can resonate and convert the power of the array into their own energy."

The bronze inspector's expression turned somewhat grim; he clearly hadn't expected me to uncover the secret.

I continued, "While the 'Spirit Sealing Lock' restricts the Howling Moon Wolf's wind-type skills and spatial movement, it enhances its defense and strength. As for the Crimson Flame Golden Eagle, although it limits its flight altitude and area-of-effect attacks, it increases its speed and accuracy."

I looked at the Howling Moon Wolf and the Crimson Flame Golden Eagle, and they seemed to understand what I meant.

The Howling Moon Wolf roared to the sky, its silver fur shimmering with dazzling light, and a powerful force surged from its body.

The Crimson Golden Eagle let out a clear cry, flapped its wings, and transformed into a golden lightning bolt, drawing a perfect arc in the air.

"Let's begin!" I commanded.

The Howling Moon Wolf no longer relies on wind-type skills, but instead uses its powerful physical strength and precise claw strikes to engage in close combat with its opponents.

Each of its attacks is accompanied by overwhelming force, forcing its opponents into a series of retreats.

The Crimson Golden Eagle, like a sharp dagger, darts through the air, each dive carrying a deadly threat.

It abandoned wide-range fire attacks and instead used precise single shots, hitting the opponent's vitals with every attack.

Seeing that my beast companions were able to unleash even greater power despite the restrictions of the "Spirit Sealing Lock," the bronze inspector's face turned ashen.

He never expected that I could turn a limitation into an advantage.

He glared at me fiercely, then exchanged a glance with the zinc competitor.

The zinc competitor nodded slightly, a sinister smile playing on his lips.

A chill ran through me; I had a premonition that they wouldn't let this go.

After the competition, I walked over to Su Yao, and she gave me an appreciative look.

“Well done,” she said, “but they certainly won’t give up now.”

I know Su Yao is right.

The copper inspectors and zinc competitors are no pushovers; they'll definitely be scheming against me behind the scenes.

"What will they do next?" I wondered, watching the copper inspector and the zinc competitor walk away, my heart filled with apprehension.

Suddenly, I saw one of the Zinc Competitor's henchmen sneaking towards my Beast Companion, carrying a bottle filled with an unknown liquid... He quietly poured the liquid from the bottle into my Beast Companion's food...